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The Friday Vinyl Club: Music Memories and Album Stories

@jamieb1nine73
Crowded House
Loyle Carner
Olivia Dean
Not Waving, But Drowning
Vinyl Records
Yesterdays Gone
Hugo
The Beatles
Glastonbury
Tom Odell
Split Enz
Tim Finn
Music Memories
Del Amitri
Nick Cave
Amsterdam
Iona Luke
Time On Earth
Newcastle
London

The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast is a music commentary show where every album tells a personal story. Hosted by Jamie, each episode features deep-dive album reviews and invites special guests, from rising artists to avid collectors, to share a meaningful record. Equal parts music review and nostalgic storytelling, the show celebrates vinyl culture, record collecting, live gig memories, songwriting, a... more

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Iona Luke
Singer-songwriter, guest on the episode
Episode: Why Patti Smith's 'Horses' Still Feels Revolutionary, with Iona Luke Plus her 'From Dust' EP
Lex Harris
Instagram creator, known for Lex for the Record
Lex for the Record (Instagram)
Episode: Is Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ the Ultimate Vinyl Album Art? (with Lex Robbins)
Ray Harris
Musician, keyboardist and songwriter
Ray Harris Music
Episode: The Doors’ Strange Days Memories with Musician Ray Harris: His Prelude Album, Asia Tours, Meeting The Doors & James Brown
Dave High
Podcaster, host of Music Is None of Our Business
Music Is None of Our Business
Episode: The Cure’s Seventeen Seconds Memories with Podcast Host Dave High: Music Is None of Business & Phoebe Bridgers
Andrew Bronowski
Record collector from Cincinnati, Ohio
Cyncy Vinyl (Instagram page)
Episode: Queen’s A Night at the Opera Memories, Bohemian Rhapsody & Freddie Mercury with Record Collector Andrew Bronowski
Max Clilverd
Ivor Novello-nominated songwriter and multi-instrumentalist; long-time collaborator with Tom Odell
Self / Tom Odell's band
Episode: The Beatles’ Abbey Road Memories with Tom Odell Musician Max Clilverd: Plus His Violet EP, Writing Black Friday & Abbey Road Studios
Emma Bannister
Owner of Instagram fan account It's a Little Bit Messy dedicated to Olivia Dean
Fan/Influencer
Episode: Olivia Dean's Messy Memories & The Art of Loving Olivia with Superfan Emma Bannister
Jim McDermott
Musician and drummer with Del Amitri
Del Amitri
Episode: Jeff Beck's Wired Memories with Del Amitri Drummer Jim McDermott: Playing with Sting, Kylie & Simple Minds
Marcus Tung
Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist, member of Escaped Roots
Escaped Roots
Episode: Passenger’s All The Little Lights Memories with Musician Marcus Tongue: Michael Jackson at Wembley & Escaped Roots

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Jamie
Host of The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast – Albums, Vinyl Records, Personal Music Memories and Stories

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • I may be biased, but this is a wonderful lofi independent podcast about personal music memories and stories - with each guest bringing a meaningful record to Friday Vinyl Club - really recommend!

    Podchaser
    5
    jamieben1973
    a month ago

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Why Patti Smith's 'Horses' Still Feels Revolutionary, with Iona Luke Plus her 'From Dust' EP
Q: How did Patti Smith first come onto your radar and why is Horses so meaningful to you?
Horses represents a bold, boundary-breaking synthesis of poetry and rock, and its fearless approach to gender and identity spoke to Iona, influencing her own lyricism and willingness to push boundaries.
The Doors’ Strange Days Memories with Musician Ray Harris: His Prelude Album, Asia Tours, Meeting The Doors & James Brown
Q: How did The Doors influence your approach to making music?
Ray explains that The Doors' willingness to fuse genres and their lyrical storytelling inspired him to pursue a similarly genre-blending, lyrically expressive approach in his own work, aiming for a flow and story across tracks rather than conventional pop structures.
Queen’s A Night at the Opera Memories, Bohemian Rhapsody & Freddie Mercury with Record Collector Andrew Bronowski
Q: Why did you choose Night at the Opera and how do you view its place in Queen's discography?
He explains the album's creative freedom, the sequencing choices around Bohemian Rhapsody, and how the record balances theatrical ambition with accessible moments like You're My Best Friend, making it a pivotal work in their career.
Queen’s A Night at the Opera Memories, Bohemian Rhapsody & Freddie Mercury with Record Collector Andrew Bronowski
Q: What was your first exposure to Queen, and how did that shape your later interest in their albums?
Andrew describes discovering Bohemian Rhapsody via Wayne's World and then exploring Queen's catalog more deeply as he collected vinyl, leading to an appreciation for the band's ambitious studio albums.
Olivia Dean's Messy Memories & The Art of Loving Olivia with Superfan Emma Bannister
Q: When did Olivia enter your musical scene, and how did your fandom evolve?
Emma shares the moment she discovered Olivia Dean at university and how live performances and social media deepened her connection.

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A warm, vinyl-loving interview series that blends deep-dive music discussion with personal memories and stories across a wide range of albums and artists. The conversations routinely explore how a record shapes identity, friendships, live experiences, and the culture of record collecting, with frequent emphasis on album artwork, sequencing, and the ritual of listening from start to finish. Special guests include musicians, collectors, filmmakers, and archivists who bring authentic insider perspectives on classic records, vinyl culture, and the broader music scene. The show often weaves family life, fan perspectives, and bite-sized nostalgia into thoughtful, intimate storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who crave human connections ... more

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2. Lex Harris
3. Ray Harris
4. Dave High
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